My kids spend all summer crafting so once school starts and they can't craft as often, they go through withdrawals. I was trying to think of something simple and cute that all of them could make (including the 4 year old without a lot of help) and thought of this darling Craft Stick Octopus Craft.This doesn't require too many items to make and you might have most of them at home already. SuppliesCraft sticks Paint Sequence Fleece sheet Googly eyes Glue Scissors … [Read more...]
Emoji Bookmarks Craft
Emojis have been a pretty popular thing for a while now, but with the Emoji Movie their popularity is skyrocketing. My kids are obsessed, so I thought it would be fun to make several emoji crafts. These Emoji Bookmarks are super fun and easy to make. Littler kids might need help cutting, but if you have older kids around, they can help out.Supplies needed:craft felt in assorted colors wood craft sticks craft glue scissorsDirections: 1. Begin by creating the faces of your emojis. … [Read more...]
Craft Stick Spider Craft
I really like fall and the Halloween holiday because my kids think it's fun. There are tons of fun crafts that are pretty easy and don't require a lot of supplies for the Halloween holiday, so it's easy to work on projects with the kids. Here is a simple, fun and spooky Craft Stick Spider Craft. Do you think spiders are creepy? I sure do, but this one is really cute and would be a cute Halloween decoration! Hang it from a doorway or place it on a table. Craft Stick Spider Craft Supplies … [Read more...]
Popsicle Stick Flag Magnets – Easy Kids Craft
While I was making my Firework Blocks the other day, my kids told me they wanted a 4th of July craft to make. I headed to my craft room to see what supplies I had. I saw a bag of popsicle sticks and inspiration struck. I asked them to give me a few minutes to prepare and I would call them when I was ready. What you need:Popsicle sticks Glue Red, white and blue paint Paint brushes Adhesive magnet stripsYou can prepare the popsicles a couple different ways. First I … [Read more...]
Popsicle Stick Flag Craft
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through these links I will receive a small commission. Thank you for your support.Finding easy crafts for my kids to make with just a little bit of help is always my goal. During summer break they like to be busy and craft so since the 4th of July happens in the middle of summer break we begin making our patriotic crafts pretty early into summer break. Making the Popsicle Stick Flag Craft only requires a few materials and a couple … [Read more...]
Emoji Puppet Craft
Get your smile on (or sunglasses, or kissy face, or winky face, or whatever emoji you are feeling) with this darling emoji puppet craft. This craft is fun because your kids can really express their creativity (and emotions) and it can be completely personalized. This is also a great craft because it uses cheap supplies and only a few steps. This is a perfect toddler craft if the face pieces are pre-cut. Here we go!Supplies:Yellow paper plates Felt of different colors (coordinating … [Read more...]
Craft Stick Snowflakes
The weather is cold and there have even been some flurries, so in the spirit of the weather, let's craft some snowflakes! If you've spent any time on Making of a Mom you'll already know I love craft stick crafts and have a lot of them!! More on those at the end, let's get into this Craft Stick Snowflakes Craft!Supplies:craft sticks (I used large and regular sizes) Elmer's glue hot glue white paint paint brush white glitter glittery puff paint silver sequins … [Read more...]
Craft Stick Cardinal Craft
It's craft stick craft time and I'm so excited! By now you've seen a ton of craft stick crafts on Making of a Mom and I just love them. They are cute, easy, inexpensive, and appropriate for many age levels. These work awesome at my house with my kids 5-12. Craft stick crafts are perfect busy activity for holiday's, snow days, weekends or even after school. Here we go with the Craft Stick Cardinal Craft.Supplies: 6 large wood craft sticks Red craft paint, paint brush Pair large googly … [Read more...]
Craft Stick Owl
This post contains affiliate links.While I've called this a Craft Stick Owl, you can also call it a love bird for Valentine's Day because of it's cute heart head. I LOVE craft stick crafts (obviously) so if you love them too don't miss my craft stick puzzle, spider, snowflake, octopus, flag and flag magnets.But now, to continue on with this darling owl. Here are the supplies and listed directions. It's quick, easy and cheap to make these darling birds.Supplies: White craft … [Read more...]
Ghost Craft Stick Puzzle
My kids love it when I have easy crafts that they can make for upcoming holidays. This Ghost Craft Stick Puzzle is so easy and fun, even my toddler can do it! The fun of creating it continues since the craft is really a puzzle. Halloween craft and game in one!Materials- large craft sticks Any white craft paint Any black craft paint Paint brushes Duct tapeDirections- 1. Tape the back of seven craft sticks together, with one piece of tape2. Then paint all of your craft sticks … [Read more...]
